Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 17th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

September 22, 2009

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 7, 2007

Ira we spent many of Saturdays bowling at Greenspring Lanes. Never would i realize how brave of a man you would become. When i get to heaven get a lane reservation, i would love to bowl with a hero.

Scott Berger
Friend

September 27, 2006

It has been 14 years and you have not been forgotten nor will that ever happen. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. My thoughts are with your loved ones on this day.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Gold Star Father

September 21, 2006

Thank you for the warm memories. It was a pleasure and honor to work with you while in the W.D.

I still remember that day you relieved me. You took the keys frommy hands in the back lot of the W.D. and as always, you smiled at me and said: "Jerry, have a good day." To my surprise, I arrived home 30 minutes later and learned of the fatal events, which took place.

Although its been about 13-years, I still remember it like it was yesterday. More importantly, it's people like you that makes life worth living. One day I'll get to see you again. In the mean time, I'm sure you're policing the streets of heaven.

I still and will always remember you. I miss you. You live through me in so many ways and you live through those that are in blue.

Jerry Tarud, Esquire (Formerly 7A24)

Jerry Tarud, Esquire
Attorney At Law (Former BCPD)

March 10, 2006

We ask Thy blessings and eternal rest to all our brothers and sisters
Who have sacrificed their very lives in the performance of
their duties. Give their loved ones the peace and
Strength to bear the anguish of their loss. Remove all
resentment from their hearts, knowing that eternal
peace and rest will abide their departed loved ones
forever. This we beg, Thy name forever and ever,
Amen.

Ret. Officer William Hackley
Baltimore Police

November 21, 2005

As you know, Ira,I was your sergeant. Why didn't you wait for 7B23 as your backup on this call? I ask myself this question every day. You are missed.

Lt Gerard DeManss
BPD

October 27, 2005

GOD bless you and your family, officer Weiner.

Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Deputy Sheriff
POLK County Sheriff's Office, Florida

March 29, 2004

Rest in peace, and thanks for keeping the peace while you were here. You are an inspiration to us all and will never be forgotten. God bless his family and friends.

Pat
Baltimore, MD

February 28, 2004

A remembers man lives forever

Anonymous